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For those that are of the opinion its ok- As a general statement, please bear in mind that abuse tends to happens in situations of power and control. If a coach has used their position as an opportunity to enter into a relationship with an athlete that is an unsafe practise. I would be very wary as a parent to put any child into the care or under the guidance of a person where their safety might be jeopardised regardless of how good the coach is. All too often abuse victims are friendly with their abusers and at the time may even view the relationship as ok only to grow up as adults and realise they were taken advantage of. Please be very careful.